UPDATE: DPS trooper wounded in San Angelo shooting; suspect dies
A Texas Department of Public Safety trooper was shot and seriously injured Friday afternoon.
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Betty Hardwick Center Board of Trustees
Event date: November 3, 2026 Event Time: 05:15 PM - 06:15 PM Location: 2616 South Clack, Suite 150 Abilene, TX 79606 Description: *Board Meetings are Subject to Change Agendas & Minutes...